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This is a big opportunity for Gaines to play some big minutes. Also should see more opportunities for Jeremiah Davis and Jermaine Sanders. This could help with depth down the stretch but getting these next 5 wins will be huge. Pitt will be a daunting task.
 
Will definitely be interesting to see how we adjust. Good thing we play some easier teams during this period. Foul trouble could become an issue!
 
Parker is going to see time at the 4 as well. I think they will go with a line up like this:

PG: Cash
SG: Dixon
SG: Kilpatrick
F: Parker
C: Gaines
 
i am very proud to be a UC alum and i am extremely proud of Mick and the adminstration for taking action so quickly and making a statement to these players and more importantly, to the nation of how much UC has changed...thanks to the University of Cincinnati for coming out of a horrible situation with class and i hope, more respect...
Go Bearcats!
 
nparker1 said:
i am very proud to be a UC alum and i am extremely proud of Mick and the adminstration for taking action so quickly and making a statement to these players and more importantly, to the nation of how much UC has changed...thanks to the University of Cincinnati for coming out of a horrible situation with class and i hope, more respect...
Go Bearcats!
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I agree. I keep seeing crap from people in the media like Jeff Goodman saying how UC didn't do enough. Uh, Jeff, go take a look at your buddy Chris Mack and XU. Last time I checked, they were going to let the A-10 suspend players. Also, how many games was Holloway suspended last year for his punch in the Shootout?

People in the media are going to take some crazy stance (looking at you Bomani Jones) like calling for Mick's job just to get a few extra clicks on their website. Pathetic. The overreaction to this situation is comical to me. That and the fact that Xavier seems to skirt all accountability AGAIN for their role in starting this whole thing. Wait, I forgot, they are "gangstas" and "gangstas" take matters into their own hands. Maybe people are afraid for their safety because a "gangsta" may come and find them. :rolleyes:
 
I was very happy with what parker did yestruday. I thought he brought something to the table.... ALthough he looked rusty, I hope he continues to get better with more time.
 
This will just become another excuse for why Mick shouldn't lose his job at the end of the season. I can already hear it now..............
 
Wow. I am proud of our university for taking responsibility for the event. Pretty fair and reasonable punishments. I wish the same could be said for the wanksters in poorwood.
 
DontMissHim said:
Mick is getting ripped on twitter for talking a big game but not coming down with it.
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At least he said more than he was "disappointed" in the way the game ended. There was no way that Mick doesn't get ripped unless he kicks everyone off the team. Anyone who thought that was going to happen is not thinking clearly. It's not like Gates is a repeat offender for this kind of thing. And it isn't like it was unprovoked either. Doesn't make it right but definitely puts it in context a bit. If this was against a team that had standards for their "gangstas", I mean players, I would be more willing to listen. The fact that this kind of thing has happened several times at XU since Mack took over, and against several different teams, shows me where the problem is.

This never happens if the refs do their jobs and hand out T's and stop this crap at the end of the first half. This game should have Big East officials doing the games every year. A-10 officials should be banned. Period.
 
I couldn't care less what guys like Bomani Jones and Goodman are saying.

People that were expecting Yancy to be done for the season were insane. I don't know how many times people have to say it - just because his punch landed doesn't make him worse than Wells, Lyons, Ellis, or XU walk-on. Their intentions were all the same. Yeah, it looks bad because of Frease's face but Lyons and Wells were trying to do the same to our guys, including our strength coach.

People need to wait until they see what XU does before they rip Mick.
 
JasonS said:
This never happens if the refs do their jobs and hand out T's and stop this crap at the end of the first half. This game should have Big East officials doing the games every year. A-10 officials should be banned. Period.
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Take a look at the officiating crew yesterday (XU's responsibility):

14 year Big East Official (good)
5 year Patriot League Official
Metro Atlantic League Official

So you thought it would be a good idea to select refs from the Patriot League and the Metro Atlantic League to officiate this annual, heated rivalry? The Big East ref is good but it takes more than 1 good, experienced ref.

Glad those folks in Norwood are so brilliant.
 
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Michael DeCourcy
The problem with Twitter? People reacting before they know all facts. Sporting News has additional details on Cincy suspensions, story soon.
 
From Mike Decourcy:

The University of Cincinnati suspended frontcourt regulars Yancy Gates and Cheikh Mbodj and deep reserve Octavius Ellis for six basketball games each, and reserve guard Ge’Lawn Guyn a single game, for their roles in Saturday’s fight during the intracity Crosstown Shootout rivalry game.

But that’s not the end of it.

Sunday afternoon, Bearcats coach Mick Cronin told Sporting News the players’ road to returning to the team will begin with a public apology, include some sort of community interaction with young people to explain why their actions were wrong and clear proof they understand the privilege of playing college basketball at the University of Cincinnati.

Cronin said he supported the university’s decision to suspend the players but intends to uphold his promise to the public, issued Saturday following the team’s loss to Xavier and subsequent brawl between the two teams, to hold the Bearcats to a high standard of behavior.

“Until I feel that they embody what I said yesterday, that it’s a privilege to be at our university and a part of our program, until I believe that – that they really, truly understand these suspensions are a gift, and to be in our program is a blessing – when they convey they not only understand that but believe that, that’ll be the first step for them coming back from their suspensions,” Cronin said.

“People are going to represent our university and understand they represent our university. If they don’t fully understand that, they’re not going to be on our team.

“These guys, they embarrassed a lot of people, but what I believe in my heart there’s a lot of young guys from their communities that look up to them. They’re going to have to do some talking to some kids about the mistakes they made in the heat of the moment, about doing the right thing.” Cronin and the UC administration met with all of the players involved individually and as a group.

“Right now, they’re all very thankful they’re being given the chance by the university,” Cronin said. “They’re also well aware how I feel about it. It doesn’t guarantee them they’ll ever play here again. They understand how I feel about it.

Cincinnati's Yancy Gates, right, landed a punch on Xavier's Landen Amos. (AP Photo)
“Hopefully they’ll all become better people. When you coach, it’s all about kids growing up, helping young kids turn into men. That’s why people go to college. People go to college to become adults. Hopefully, this is a good life lesson learned. They’re going to have to turn this into a positive, some way in our community.”

A Cincinnati native who has started in each of his four seasons with the Bearcats, Gates was punished after he was seen on videotape throwing a right hook at an unsuspecting Xavier player, senior Kenny Frease, as well as throwing the basketball at XU guard Tu Holloway. Mbodj could be seen stomping at Frease after he was felled by Gates’ punch. Ellis was visible in tapes broadcast by WKRC-TV coming off the end of the Cincinnati bench and throwing punches at a Xavier player before being held back by UC strength coach Dave Andrews. Cincinnati also suspended reserve freshman guard Ge’Lawn Guyn for one game. He helped initiate the brawl by approaching Xavier star guard Tu Holloway after Holloway shouted “This is my city!” into the Bearcats bench during the final 20 seconds of the game. As Guyn and Holloway confronted one another, Guyn raised his hand and pushed Holloway, and Xavier freshman Dez Wells then shoved Guyn to the ground. The brawl commenced at that point.

The punishments for Mbodj and Gates will be concurrent with the mandatory one-game suspension each received for being ejected for fighting. The Big East, through a statement from commissioner John Marinatto, announced it supported the additional discipline imposed by the university.

“After reviewing all available video and giving due deliberation to the seriousness of this behavior, we have decided to take these actions,” said UC athletic director Whit Babcock. “We want to deal with this in a prompt and direct manner and send the message that we will not tolerate this from those who have the privilege of representing the University of Cincinnati.

“Further, I want to apologize to our students, alumni, faculty and staff, as well as to our fans and community. We hold our student-athletes to a very high standard and take very seriously the role that our entire department plays in reflecting the overall image of this great university … There will be zero tolerance for a repeat of this behavior.”

For Gates and Mbodj, there is a sort of zero tolerance in effect, anyway. Under NCAA rules, players ejected for fighting get that one-game suspension. Those tossed for fighting a second time are suspended for the remainder of the season.

The six-game suspensions will begin with Wednesday’s game at Wright State and include home games against Radford, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Chicago State and Oklahoma and the Big East Conference opener against Pitt. The three players can return for a Jan. 4 home game against Notre Dame.



Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-ba...-gates-two-others-for-six-games#ixzz1gG5zerYw
 
JasonS said:
From Mike Decourcy:

The University of Cincinnati suspended frontcourt regulars Yancy Gates and Cheikh Mbodj and deep reserve Octavius Ellis for six basketball games each, and reserve guard Ge’Lawn Guyn a single game, for their roles in Saturday’s fight during the intracity Crosstown Shootout rivalry game.

But that’s not the end of it.

Sunday afternoon, Bearcats coach Mick Cronin told Sporting News the players’ road to returning to the team will begin with a public apology, include some sort of community interaction with young people to explain why their actions were wrong and clear proof they understand the privilege of playing college basketball at the University of Cincinnati.

Cronin said he supported the university’s decision to suspend the players but intends to uphold his promise to the public, issued Saturday following the team’s loss to Xavier and subsequent brawl between the two teams, to hold the Bearcats to a high standard of behavior.

“Until I feel that they embody what I said yesterday, that it’s a privilege to be at our university and a part of our program, until I believe that – that they really, truly understand these suspensions are a gift, and to be in our program is a blessing – when they convey they not only understand that but believe that, that’ll be the first step for them coming back from their suspensions,” Cronin said.

“People are going to represent our university and understand they represent our university. If they don’t fully understand that, they’re not going to be on our team.

“These guys, they embarrassed a lot of people, but what I believe in my heart there’s a lot of young guys from their communities that look up to them. They’re going to have to do some talking to some kids about the mistakes they made in the heat of the moment, about doing the right thing.” Cronin and the UC administration met with all of the players involved individually and as a group.

“Right now, they’re all very thankful they’re being given the chance by the university,” Cronin said. “They’re also well aware how I feel about it. It doesn’t guarantee them they’ll ever play here again. They understand how I feel about it.

Cincinnati's Yancy Gates, right, landed a punch on Xavier's Landen Amos. (AP Photo)
“Hopefully they’ll all become better people. When you coach, it’s all about kids growing up, helping young kids turn into men. That’s why people go to college. People go to college to become adults. Hopefully, this is a good life lesson learned. They’re going to have to turn this into a positive, some way in our community.”

A Cincinnati native who has started in each of his four seasons with the Bearcats, Gates was punished after he was seen on videotape throwing a right hook at an unsuspecting Xavier player, senior Kenny Frease, as well as throwing the basketball at XU guard Tu Holloway. Mbodj could be seen stomping at Frease after he was felled by Gates’ punch. Ellis was visible in tapes broadcast by WKRC-TV coming off the end of the Cincinnati bench and throwing punches at a Xavier player before being held back by UC strength coach Dave Andrews. Cincinnati also suspended reserve freshman guard Ge’Lawn Guyn for one game. He helped initiate the brawl by approaching Xavier star guard Tu Holloway after Holloway shouted “This is my city!” into the Bearcats bench during the final 20 seconds of the game. As Guyn and Holloway confronted one another, Guyn raised his hand and pushed Holloway, and Xavier freshman Dez Wells then shoved Guyn to the ground. The brawl commenced at that point.

The punishments for Mbodj and Gates will be concurrent with the mandatory one-game suspension each received for being ejected for fighting. The Big East, through a statement from commissioner John Marinatto, announced it supported the additional discipline imposed by the university.

“After reviewing all available video and giving due deliberation to the seriousness of this behavior, we have decided to take these actions,” said UC athletic director Whit Babcock. “We want to deal with this in a prompt and direct manner and send the message that we will not tolerate this from those who have the privilege of representing the University of Cincinnati.

“Further, I want to apologize to our students, alumni, faculty and staff, as well as to our fans and community. We hold our student-athletes to a very high standard and take very seriously the role that our entire department plays in reflecting the overall image of this great university … There will be zero tolerance for a repeat of this behavior.”

For Gates and Mbodj, there is a sort of zero tolerance in effect, anyway. Under NCAA rules, players ejected for fighting get that one-game suspension. Those tossed for fighting a second time are suspended for the remainder of the season.

The six-game suspensions will begin with Wednesday’s game at Wright State and include home games against Radford, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Chicago State and Oklahoma and the Big East Conference opener against Pitt. The three players can return for a Jan. 4 home game against Notre Dame.



Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-ba...-gates-two-others-for-six-games#ixzz1gG5zerYw
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again, i applaud Mick and the University...i especially like the acknowledgement from Mick about his role in helping this guys mature into adults...Mick's school pride has been evident during this whole situation...proud to have him as our coach!
Go Bearcats!
 
Goodman just wrote an article trashing Mick (big surprise). Too bad for him, a good journalist (Mike DeCourcy) got all the details before writing his. Whoops.
 

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